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U.S. has failed the Palestinian people, officials say

Palestinians are inspecting the debris at the Jaffa Mosque, which was hit by an Israeli bombardment, in Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on December 8, 2023, amid continuing battles between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Palestinian officials …

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Want to buy property in the UK? Now could be the time, experts say

Luxury properties in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, UK, on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Jason Alden | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.K. property market has been a rollercoaster for renters and prospective homeowners alike for over a year now. Rents soared throughout 2022 and 2023 as supply …

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China’s livestream shopping booms, fueling new tech like avatars and AI

HAIAN, CHINA – NOVEMBER 7, 2023 – A crab farmer sells crabs via a live webcast at Xinhai village in Haian city, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 7, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — Livestream shopping is taking off in China, driving …

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More Americans take 401(k) loans, an indicator of financial stress

D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Households turn more to 401(k) loans Workers generally can’t touch their 401(k) savings without penalty before retirement age. Loans are one, but not the only, exception. Investors can borrow against their account balance and the loan, if repaid properly, is tax- and penalty-free. Most …

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Charlie Munger’s top advice for handling hardship: Cry, but don’t quit

When your life hits a rough patch, there’s nothing wrong with shedding a few tears, but “you have to soldier through it,” according to late billionaire Charlie Munger. “You can cry, all right. But you can’t quit,” Munger told CNBC’s Becky Quick last month, shortly before his death at age …

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How to cut your grocery bill from cash stuffing expert Jasmine Taylor

Jasmine Taylor knows a thing or two about getting a budget under control. In January 2021, she found herself with $60,000 in student debt and another $9,000 in medical and credit card debt. Vowing to get her finances on track, she turned to YouTube and found “cash stuffing,” a money …

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Why experts suggest retirement-age investors consider active ETFs

Investors nearing retirement are looking for ways to earn stable income while still growing their assets long term. “I think ‘income’ might be the word of the year for 2023, given the amount of flows that have gone to income products,” Strategas managing director Todd Sohn told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” …

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People with ‘low emotional intelligence’ always use these 7 phrases, says Harvard psychologist

Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive and evaluate feelings accurately in ourselves and in others. The most emotionally intelligent people can access and evoke emotion, understand non-verbal cues, and regulate their feelings to build stronger relationships. As a Harvard-trained psychologist, I’ve seen firsthand how this is key to long-term professional …

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A World Map With No National Borders and 1,642 Animals

A self-taught artist-cartographer and outdoorsman spent three years on an obsessive labor of love with few parallels. Dec. 10, 2023 In July 2020, his universe shrunk to a two-bedroom apartment by a rattling train line, Anton Thomas pulled out an H pencil and opened a portal to the world. At …

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UPenn President Liz Magill, board chair both resign following backlash over congressional antisemitism testimony

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill testifies before a House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism” on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., on Dec. 5, 2023. Ken Cedeno | Reuters University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned after receiving criticism for …

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